driving license for saudi arabia

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james donaldsonActive member12 May 2012 15:31:50

Hi, How one can get driving license in Saudi Arabia. Do i need UK driving license or international driving license from Scotland prior to make Saudi Arabia driving license.

James

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TheLegendLeadsViP12 May 2012 16:56:32

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james donaldsonActive member12 May 2012 16:59:16

Thanks Legend.

I got my new visa today but in my new assignment driving license is mandatory i am taking lessons here then apply for international driving license from UK? I heard international driving license has zero value in KSA?

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TheLegendLeadsViP12 May 2012 17:03:01

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No it's not so. You can drive on IDL till your iqama gets processed. However, the driving license issuing office will accept an official UK license rather than the IDL.

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james donaldsonActive member12 May 2012 17:04:38

I will apply for both license here from UK after iqma get processed then i need Saudi driving license?

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TheLegendLeadsViP12 May 2012 17:08:14

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3 months is the max time you can drive on your IDL in KSA. Getting a KSA license must be a single day task if you produce to them your UK license.

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